So here's the thing about Top 10 lists in the PeakTV era: They simply can't be comprehensive because no one person has time to watch every scripted series, not when there will likely be more than 500 of them airing in 2017 when all is said and done.

My caveat for the list that follows is that these are the best series I've seen. Might be some that are better, but I didn't see them.

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Here's my list:

1. "Mindhunter" (Netflix): I wasn't completely sold on this show when I first reviewed it -- it gets off to a slow start -- but then when I watched the rest of the episodes, "Mindhunter" turned out to be an engrossing mix of psychological drama (why the killers killed), FBI politics and character drama, a unique blend even in this period of plenty of TV.

2. "Feud: Bette & Joan" (FX): Marked by excellent performances, film history and the challenges even powerful women faced in male-ruled Hollywood during the studio era, this one was both soapy fun and interesting social critique.

3. "This is Us" (NBC): No better cry will be had watching prime time than this drama that wisely backburnered the how-did-Jack-die? mystery this fall for digging deeper into the show's central characters.

4. "Trial & Error" (NBC): The comedy that made me laugh the hardest (and most) this year overlaid on a murder-mystery plot. What's not to love?

5. "Downward Dog" (ABC): Look, this was going to be a tough sell from the start -- a talking dog show? -- but what's most heartbreaking about the show's failure to win a second season is that it got so close. Ratings were better than expected and reviews were largely raves. "Downward Dog" deserved better and now it joins the ranks of "Freaks and Geeks" as another one-season wonder that should have lasted longer.

6. "Better Call Saul" (AMC): So much tension -- broken only by long stretches of silence that create even more tension -- on this "Breaking Bad" prequel that's so well written and smartly acted by a stellar cast. Just sad to see Michael McKean go if his character is in fact dead.

7. "The Good Place" (NBC): TV's best (and only?) philosophical comedy only got better in its second season, quickly moving on from a head-snapping first season finale cliffhanger.

8. "The Good Fight" (CBS All Access): A worthy successor to "The Good Wife" that introduced an interesting new angle -- an African-American law firm fighting for government contracts in the Trump era -- and strong new characters to join the holdovers from the CBS show. Can't wait for season two.

9. "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" (The CW): The Rachel Bloom musical comedy got even more serious about mental illness this season and did it without sacrificing its wits or entertaining production numbers.

10. "Bates Motel" (A&E): Earlier seasons were a mix of great stories and B plots that seemed like filler. There was no filler in the show's final season as it raced headlong to its conclusion with strong performances from Freddie Highmore and Vera Farmiga, especially.

Fantasy series "The Librarians" (8 p.m. Wednesday, TNT) returns for its fourth season of adventures of the ancient organization dedicated to protecting the world from the secret, magical reality that hides in plain sight.

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Noah Wyle, who starred in a few “Librarians” movies before the launch of the series, is back for seven of the 12 new episodes as Flynn Carsen.

The show’s heroes face off against Santa’s brother, the Patron Saint of Thieves; encounter Civil War ghosts; get involved in a body-switching fiasco and confront a new question about the library itself: Is it good or evil?

This week's TV Q&A (after the "Read more" jump below) responds to questions about“Mindhunter,” “Outsiders” and an absent KDKA-TV reporter. As always, thanks for reading and keep the questions coming.

-- Rob Owen, Post-Gazette TV writer

Q: Recently the Post-Gazette put out the list of Christmas specials coming up. I remember a special a few years back that had Rob Lowe in it. I think it was called “The Christmas Shoes.” It was a lovely story about a small boy who bought his dying mom shoes to wear to meet Jesus. I haven’t seen it in a long time and wondered what happened to it? Any idea why it isn’t part of the holiday lineup?

-- Kay, Greentree

Rob: “The Christmas Shoes” debuted in 2002 and a search of listings turns up no evidence of it airing in the next 14 days. Why do some TV movies air annually and others disappear? There are likely myriad reasons but at root they’re surely all financial in some way. Shows that make a profit prosper; those that don’t get consigned to the dust heap of TV history.

Q: I see that Netflix has ordered a second season of “Mindhunter” -- yay! Great show, do you agree? My second question is if they are filming in Pittsburgh again, if so, where?-- Laura, Freedom

Rob: It’s true that Netflix made the official announcement about the show’s renewal last week, but we reported the show would be back for another season before it debuted in October. (And yes, I really do like the series.)

Production is expected to resume in Pittsburgh in May. As for locations, it’s too soon to say what exterior locations will be used that look the most like Atlanta, where season two will be largely set during the Atlanta Child Murders. The first season shot all over Western Pennsylvania, doubling for a variety of locations across the country. First season interiors -- the FBI headquarters, Holden’s apartment -- were shot on stage at 31st Street Studios in the Strip.

Q: Can you tell me if “The Collection” and “Imposters” were renewed for a second season?

-- Sheila, New Castle

Rob: “The Collection” was not renewed by its UK producers so it won’t be back.

“Imposters” will return for a second season on Bravo in 2018.

Q: Anything ever come out with WGN bringing back the “Outsiders” for season three? Please give me some good news and tell me you heard it's coming back. :)

-- Lisa via email

Rob: Sorry, Lisa, but WGN America canceled all its original dramas in favor of less costly imported drama series that will begin airing next year. “Outsiders” won’t be back.

Q: I have not seen Christine D’Antonio as a reporter on the KDKA-TV news for a while now. And I see there is another girl, Meghan Schiller, doing the reporter duties. Since you were so kind to answer a previous email from me, do you know anything about Christine?

-- Sue, Bethel Park

Rob: Schiller is a freelancer who has been filling in while Ms. D’Antonio has been out on medical leave.

“At the end of October I experienced debilitating back pain that landed me in the E.R.,” D’Antonio explained via email. “After testing, it was determined that I have two herniated discs and a lower lumbar spinal fracture. I’m currently undergoing treatment and per doctors’ release, am expected to return to work Dec. 18th. I cannot wait!”

PBS's live-action educational series "Odd Squad," produced in Toronto by the South Side-based Fred Rogers Company, already turned out its first made-for-TV movie a few years ago. Now there's a second one coming to PBS next month.

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"Odd Squad: World Turned Odd" debuts Jan. 15 and follows agents Oona, Olympia and Otis in a time travel story that sends them back in time to fix past Odd Squad cases using math skills.

Here's the official PBS release:

PBS KIDS Debuts New Movie From Family-Favorite Series ODD SQUAD This January

ODD SQUAD: WORLD TURNED ODD Premieres Monday, January 15

Arlington, VA, December 7, 2017 – On Monday, January 15, PBS KIDS will premiere a brand new one-hour movie from the multiple Emmy Award-winning series, ODD SQUAD. In ODD SQUAD: WORLD TURNED ODD, agents Oona, Olympia, and Otis accidentally change the past and undo every odd case Odd Squad ever solved. The agents embark on a mission across time to set things right, using a variety of math skills and teamwork. Following the “odd” movie premiere, fanscan stick around for a special sneak peek of PBS KIDS’ newest upcoming series, PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC, which premieres February 19.

“We hear from families often about what an impact ODD SQUAD has had on them, and how much they enjoy watching it together,” said Lesli Rotenberg, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Children’s Media and Education, PBS. “With ODD SQUAD: WORLD TURNED ODD, we hope kids and parents continue to laugh and learn together as Agents Otis and Olympia use math and problem-solving to face their newest challenge.”

ODD SQUAD reaches 6.6 million viewers on-air*, and averages 20 million streams digitally** per month. Research has shown that ODD SQUAD has a positive effect on a variety of children’s math skills, including algebraic thinking, numbers, operations, and more.

The movie will air on PBS stations’ primary channels and on the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel (check local listings). WORLD TURNED ODD will also be available to stream for free starting January 15 on pbskids.org and the PBS KIDS Video App, which is accessible on a variety of mobile devices and platforms such as Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Xbox One, and Chromecast. In addition, a new ODD SQUAD game, “Odd Squad Puppy Quest,” will be available on pbskids.org and the PBS KIDS Games app.

ODD SQUAD is created by Tim McKeon (Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Adventure Time, The Electric Company) and Adam Peltzman (The Electric Company, The Backyardigans, Wallykazam!), and produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment and The Fred Rogers Company.

Movie Description (check local listings)

ODD SQUAD: WORLD TURNED ODDPremiere and Streaming Date: January 15, and as part of PBS KIDS Family Night on the 24/7 channel and live stream on January 19-21When Oona, Olympia, and Otis accidentally change the past, they undo every odd case Odd Squad ever solved. The agents embark on a mission across time to set things right.

Viewers see a lot of revived series these days but not so many TV movies based on past series, which makes "Psych: The Movie" (8 p.m. Thursday, USA) sort of unique and reminiscent of “A Very Brady Christmas” or “The Facts of Life Down Under.”

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Three years after it ended, “Psych” is back with this one-off story as fake psychic detective Shawn Spencer (James Roday) and buddy Gus (Dule Hill) open their new office in San Francisco as a mystery assailant targets someone already in their orbit.

Series regulars Maggie Lawson, Kirsten Nelson, Tim Omundson and Corbin Bernsen return with guest stars including John Cena, reprising his guest starring role from the series as Juliet’s brother.

“Psych: The Movie” was co-written by series creator Steve Franks and Mr. Roday.

Q: I loved seeing the annual "White House Christmas" special on HGTV. This year I cannot find any listing for the White House Christmas tour anywhere and I have to wonder is HGTV not going to have it this year. Rob, maybe you find out if there will be a White House Christmas this year I hope so thank you.

-- Ray via Facebook

Rob: HGTV hadn’t created a page on its website for “White House Christmas 2017” as of early this week but it is in the works and the special will air at 6 p.m. Dec. 10.

Q: I usually don’t get too worked up over a show cancellation, but the fact that CBS pulled “Me, Myself, & I” so quickly is really sticking in my craw. Why do these networks insist on keeping so many unintelligent and unoriginal shows going for years, yet cancel something fun and witty like “My, Myself, & l” after four episodes??!! This was a show that had yet to truly find its audience and was fresh, at the very least.-- TONY, VALENCIA

Rob: It was purely a business decision. The show was not bringing in the ratings necessary to make it profitable, so CBS pulled it from the schedule. That’s the way the TV business works.

But I understand Tony’s frustration because I liked “Me, Myself & I” better than “Young Sheldon” and watched “Me, Myself & I” consistently. The kids on “Me, Myself & I” were great and I especially liked the relationship between Alex and his stepfather. And I agree with Tony that this was a distinctive show on a network full of blah sitcoms, which may also be why it failed: It didn’t fit in with the shows CBS viewers prefer.

Q: I am a fan of the "Poldark" BBC productions and the finale for this season was a few weeks ago. Do you know when the new series will begin to be shown?

-- RICHARD, SHADYSIDE

Rob: Season four is in production, but it’s too early for PBS to announce an airdate. My guess is it will be sometime in 2018, possibly in the fall as it has been the past couple of years.

Q: I would like to purchase “Bosch” on DVD for a relative who lives in a rural area and does not have internet access. There is a DVD available, but it will not play in the U.S. I contacted Amazon customer service but they were clueless.

-- JILL, BETHEL PARK

Rob: Because Amazon wants consumers to subscribe to Amazon Prime, which includes its Amazon Video streaming service, Amazon has not released “Bosch” on DVD in the United States and may not do so for a long time, if ever.

“Bosch” has been released on DVD in some overseas territory and can be purchased online but it would require a special DVD player capable of playing discs from foreign territories to play. Jill’s best bet is probably to find a different gift.

Q: Could you tell me if there is a starting date for any new episodes of “The Last Alaskans”? Animal Planet has been showing reruns of the series on Monday nights for several weeks, but there hasn’t been anything new for at least a year, maybe longer. Any information would be welcome...we love the series!

-- DARLENE, BETHEL PARK

Rob: It won’t be back soon. A Discovery publicist says “The Last Alaskans” is slated to return for a new season about a year from now.

Q: I checked my Netflix calendar and there was no preview dates for “Peaky Blinders” or “Doc Martin” thru 2018. Did I miss something? -- SANDRA VIA EMAIL

Rob: Recent seasons of “Doc Martin” are exclusive to Acorn.tv so I wouldn’t expect to see those on Netflix.

“Peaky Blinders” season four will be available in the U.S. on Netflix on Dec. 21.

Q: Hallmark Movie & Mystery Channel has started showing the “Monk” series every Saturday and he is my least favorite of all the old mystery series. Is it that financially profitable?

-- SONYA, SQUIRREL HILL

Rob: Because “Monk” is in its umpteenth round of reruns, it is probably not especially profitable in the grand scheme of things, but it likely does well enough and certainly fits the network’s profile.

Q: I have not ever felt compelled to write to you but I thought now would be as good of a time as any. I watch the Food Channel, Food Network, most food shows, etc., trying to learn something new. I am really sick of Bobby Flay, Guy Fieri, Anne Burrell. I used to like Bobby when he had an early show with a small group of friends, out of an apartment in New York. I can't turn on these channels without seeing something that features him. Dear Lord! My relief from him and Guy is a show that comes out of England about a cake shop. The Food Network also has numerous celebrities cooking - why? I have no idea. Trisha Yearwood, Valerie Bertinelli, Tia Mowry and Tiffani Thiessen. Is there any hope for new ideas, new shows?

-- MADELYN VIA E-MAIL

Rob: I have heard this complaint before, particularly about the abundance of Guy Fieri shows, but I think as long as people watch these programs with the same old stars (and the shows remain profitable), the shows will continue to be made.

Q: Several months back Comcast removed WKBN-TV from Youngstown, Ohio, on at least their cable service in Beaver County. The removal was because of a complaint from one of the Pittsburgh channels.

Do you know which channel caused the removal of WKBN? Was it KDKA because they are both CBS network stations or was it one of the other Pittsburgh channels complaining about duplication of syndicated programs?

-- LOUIS VIA EMAIL

Rob: My understanding is this change, which happened six months ago, was not brought about by any Pittsburgh station.

“We proposed to continue carrying WKBN the same way we’ve always carried it in Beaver Falls and Darlington in Beaver County,” said Comcast spokesman Bob Grove. “Under terms of its new agreement with us, the ownership of these stations required Comcast to cease providing their programming in Beaver County. Our practice is to not pay twice for largely duplicative programming, as that could further impact customers’ bills. We understand that some local programming on these stations may be of interest to our customers, who can continue to watch all CBS network programming via KDKA-TV.”

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Why can’t Verizon make its screen color a better color so that we can read the guide screen and search screen. It is really bad. They fuzz out part of it. I have four TVs, only one large. I have to get out of bed or get up in the kitchen and walk over to the TV to read what It says. Why?!!!

Kicking off with a two-hour fifth season premiere, “Vikings” (9 p.m. Wednesday, History), will take its characters into uncharted lands.

Jonathan Rhys Meyers (“The Tudors”) has joined the cast as Bishop Heahmund but the story of the late Ragnar’s family continues, too.

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Ivar the Boneless (Alex Hogh Andersen) leads the Great Heathen Army while Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick) reigns as queen of Kattegat. Bjorn (Alexander Ludwig) heads to the Mediterranean. Floki (Gustaf Skarsgard), mourning the loss of his wife, submits himself to the will of the Gods.

Created and written entirely by Michael Hirst (“The Tudors”), “Vikings” has been a hit for History, averaging 7.8 million viewers per episode last season across all platforms.

This post originally appeared in the print edition of the Sunday Post-Gazette Magazine section.